Diodorus Siculus' strange stories blend history and wonder, revealing extraordinary human experiences from the ancient world.
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What we get wrong about ancient history

Ancient history is filled with fascinating stories, but not all of them are accurate. Over time, popular ideas about the past ...
No other ancient historian has written a book so insightful on the mechanisms of war as Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War.
It’s almost impossible to go a day without seeing or hearing about sport. Walk around any city or town and you will almost always catch a glimpse of people playing sports in teams or participating ...
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World remain some of history’s most celebrated achievements, representing ambition, artistry, and engineering on a remarkable scale. Built across different ...
Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...
New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world. Early Roman Empire depiction of a Freedman and Freedwoman, 30-15 BCE. British Museum, London, UK.